2026 BEYA Exhibitor and Partnership Prospectus by Career Communications Group

BY THE NUMBERS

For four decades, America’s STEM community unites at the BEYA STEM DTXTM Conference to connect and learn from each other, celebrate excellence in the workplace, nuture the STEM pipeline, and most importantly, to hire from the pool of highly quali ed and prepared work force.

IN 2025, BEYA SAW AN ATTENDANCE OF OVER 12,500 REGISTRANTS JOINING TO ADVANCE STEM CAREERS.

The BEYA community will unite thousands from the STEM community. Don’t miss your opportunity to hire, network, develop your employees, and showcase your brand as an employer of choice.

WHO ATTENDS?

58% College Students

24% Professionals

18% Other

We host a robust pre-college program of over 2,200 students participating in mentoring, experiential learning, and college preparatory and career information workshops.

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS REPRESENTED

BEYA39 saw a record number of college students enrolled from 278 institutions and 38 states.

HOW PREPARED IS THE ENTRY-LEVEL TALENT POOL?

87% have a GPA of 3.0 or greater

62% have a GPA of 3.3 or greater

48% have a GPA of 3.5 or greater

10% have a GPA of 4.0

TYPES OF INSTITUTIONS

48% attend 4-year Public College or University

26% attend Historically Black College or University

10% attend 4-year Private College or University

13% attend a Hispanic Serving Institution

3% attend 2-year Public College or University

AVERAGE HIRES PER PARTNERSHIP

REGISTRATION

INDIVIDUAL ACCESS

CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS

INCLUDE:

•Access to events* in-person or online during the three-day conference and on demand year-round

•One (1) complimentary Continuing Education Unit (CEU) or Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit when an attendee completes 10 hours of training

•Digital access to US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

•Personal brand build bene t: Priority editorial consideration on websites and in magazine

*Excludes all in-person marquee events: Technology Recognition Luncheon, Stars & Stripes Networking Event, HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast, and BEYA Awards Ceremony.

MARQUEE EVENT SEATING

Priority seating at marquee events is reserved for Platinum and higher-tier partners, along with sponsors of the featured event.

RECRUITMENT

IN-PERSON EXHIBIT BOOTHS

Each booth contains:

•10’x10’ booth footprint

•8’ high back drape, 3’ high side dividers

•1 – 6’x30” draped table

•2 – side chairs

•1 – wastebasket

•1 – one-line identi cation sign

•2 – in-person recruiter access passes

IN-PERSON INTERVIEW BOOTHS

Each booth contains:

•8’x8’ booth footprint

•8’ high drape on four sides

•1 – 6’x30” draped table

•2 – side chairs

Interview Booth

DIGITAL BOOTHS

Each booth contains:

$2,000

•Custom branded digital booth from CCG booth templates

•Live one-on-one video or text chats to engage with attendees

•Option to upload documents and videos

•2 – digital recruiter access passes Digital

PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES

BRONZE LEVEL PARTICIPATION – $15,000

Exhibit Elements

•10’x10’ In-Person Exhibit Booth

•Digital Exhibit Booth

•1 – JobMatch Lite Position Search (Begins when partnership is con rmed and ends 60 days after the conference ends)

Access

•2 – Conference Registrations

•2 – In-Person Recruiter Badges

•2 – Digital Recruiter Access Passes

Branding and Communications

•Conference Website Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of the conference website)

•Mobile App Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of conference app)

•eCruit Basic (Linked web banner)

•Listing in the Virtual Conference or Attendee Guide

•Half-page 4/C advertisement in the Conference Issue of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

Exhibit Elements

•10’x10’ In-Person Exhibit Booth

•Digital Exhibit Booth

•2 – JobMatch Lite Position Searches

$20,000

(Begins when partnership is con rmed and ends 60 days after the conference ends)

Access

•5 – Conference Registrations

•3 – In-Person Recruiter Badges

•5 – Digital Recruiter Access Passes

Branding and Communications

•Conference Website Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of the conference website)

•Mobile App Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of conference app)

•eCruit

(Linked web banner and social media post)

•Listing in the Virtual Conference or Attendee Guide

•Full-page 4/C advertisement in the Conference Issue of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

GOLD LEVEL PARTICIPATION –

Exhibit Elements

•10’x20’ In-Person Exhibit Booth

•Digital Exhibit Booth

•3 – JobMatch Lite Position Searches

(Begins when partnership is con rmed and ends 60 days after the conference ends)

Access

•10 – Conference Registrations

•5 – In-Person Recruiter Badges

•7 – Digital Recruiter Access Passes

Branding and Communications

•Conference Website Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of the conference website)

•Mobile App Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of conference app)

•eCruit

(Linked web banner and social media post)

•Listing in the Virtual Conference or Attendee Guide

•Full-page 4/C advertisement in the Conference Issue of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

Complete Presence

•First option to assign speaker, panelist, or moderator to a BEYA education session (Must con rm participation by November 1 and is based on availability)

PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES

PLATINUM LEVEL PARTICIPATION – $40,000

Exhibit Elements

•10’x20’ In-Person Exhibit Booth

•Digital Exhibit Booth

•4 – JobMatch Lite Position Searches (Begins when partnership is con rmed and ends 60 days after the conference ends)

Access

•15 – Conference Registrations

•10 – In-Person Recruiter Badges

•10 – Digital Recruiter Access Passes

Branding and Communications

•Conference Website Recognition

(Logo inclusion on partner page of the conference website)

•Mobile App Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of conference app)

•eCruit Plus

(Linked web banner, social media post, eBlast, and BEYA TV advertisement)

•Listing in the Virtual Conference or Attendee Guide

•Full-page 4/C advertisement in the Conference Issue of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

Complete Presence

•First option to assign speaker, panelist, or moderator to a BEYA education session

•15 – Digital Recruiter Access Passes

Branding and Communications

•Conference Website Recognition

(Logo inclusion on partner page of the conference website)

•Mobile App Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of conference app)

•eCruit Plus

(Linked web banner, social media post, eBlast, and BEYA TV advertisement)

•Listing in the Virtual Conference or Attendee Guide

•Full-page 4/C advertisement in the Conference Issue of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

Complete Presence

•First option to assign speaker, panelist, or moderator to a BEYA education session (Must con rm participation by November 1 and is based on availability)

•1 – Company-led in-person seminar for attendees (Must con rm seminar by January 5)

•1 – Senior-level award presenter at the HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast or BEYA Awards Ceremony (Must con rm presenter by December 15)

•Option to present a BEYA Pre-College interactive learning display

(Must con rm participation by November 1 and is based on availability)

Exhibit Elements

•20’x20’ Island In-Person Exhibit Booth

•Digital Exhibit Booth

•5 – JobMatch Lite Position Searches

(Begins when partnership is con rmed and ends 60 days after the conference ends)

Access

•20 – Conference Registrations

•10 – In-Person Recruiter Badges

PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES

CO-SPONSOR LEVEL PARTICIPATION – $100,000

Exhibit Elements

•20’x20’ Island In-Person Exhibit Booth

•Digital Exhibit Booth

•5 – JobMatch Lite Position Searches (Begins when partnership is con rmed and ends 60 days after the conference ends)

Access

•30 – Conference Registrations

•15 – In-Person Recruiter Badges

•15 – Digital Recruiter Access Passes

Branding and Communications

•Conference Website Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of the conference website)

•Mobile App Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of conference app)

•eCruit Plus

(Linked web banner, social media post, eBlast, and BEYA TV advertisement)

•Listing in the Virtual Conference or Attendee Guide

•Full-page 4/C advertisement in the Conference Issue of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

Complete Presence

•First option to assign speaker, panelist, or moderator to a BEYA education session (Must con rm participation by November 1 and is based on availability)

• 1 – Company-led in-person seminar for attendees (Must con rm seminar by January 5)

• 1 – Senior-level award presenter at the HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast or BEYA Awards Ceremony (Must con rm presenter by December 15)

• 2-minute senior-level remarks at choice of one of the marquee events

(Marquee event options are Technology Recognition Luncheon, HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast, or BEYA Awards Ceremony; Must con rm speaker and event by December 15; Must submit remarks by January 5)

• 1-minute video presentation at other two remaining marquee events

(Marquee event options are Technology Recognition Luncheon, HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast, or BEYA Awards Ceremony; Must submit video by January 5)

• Welcome letter for inclusion in virtual conference or attendee guide

(Must be received by January 5)

• Option to present a BEYA Pre-College interactive learning display

PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES

TECHNOLOGY HOST LEVEL PARTICIPATION – $150,000 (Limit1)

Exhibit Elements

•20’x20’ Island In-Person Exhibit Booth

•Digital Exhibit Booth

•5 – JobMatch Lite Position Search (Begins when partnership is con rmed and ends 60 days after the conference ends)

Access

•35 – Conference Registrations

•20 – In-Person Recruiter Badges

•20 – Digital Recruiter Access Passes

Branding and Communications

•Conference Website Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of the conference website)

•Mobile App Recognition (Logo inclusion on partner page of conference app)

•eCruit Plus

(Linked web banner, social media post, eBlast, and BEYA TV advertisement)

•Listing in the Virtual Conference or Attendee Guide

•Full-page 4/C advertisement in the Conference Issue of US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

Complete Presence

• 2-minute senior-level remarks at each marquee event (Marquee events are Technology Recognition Luncheon, HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast, and BEYA Awards Ceremony; Must con rm speaker and event by December 15; Must submit remarks by January 5)

• Welcome letter for inclusion in virtual conference or attendee guide

(Must be received by January 5)

• Option to present a BEYA Pre-College interactive learning display

•First option to assign speaker, panelist, or moderator to a BEYA education session (Must con rm participation by November 1 and is based on availability)

• 1 – Company-led in-person seminar for attendees (Must con rm seminar by January 5)

• 1 – Senior-level award presenter at the HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast or BEYA Awards Ceremony (Must con rm presenter by December 15)

THE E CRUIT ADVANTAGE

Recruiting technology talent has changed.

You need an integrated approach that involves print, personal connections, and digital. CCG eCruit adds social networking to your recruitment e orts. eCruit allows you to build relationships with job candidates before and after meeting them at the conference.

Throughout the year, eCruit helps you to connect, inform, and engage tens of thousands of technical students and professionals in their comfort space. By using our network of electronic resources, we are helping you move your recruitment messaging process online to accelerate the speed by which candidates can be matched with vacancies.

Using our eCruit database technologies and online job boards, our conference sponsors can now ll posts in a fraction of the time previously possible.

3,500 150,000 100,000 10,000 4,900 50,000

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NETWORKING WITH CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

•BEYA Welcome Reception

•Seminar Room Branding

•An Evening with BEYA’s Leading Voices

CONNECTING WITH THE HBCU ENGINEERING DEANS

•HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast

•HBCU Engineering Deans’ Roundtable

•AMIE Board Meeting

$25,000

$15,000

$10,000

DTX PLATFORM VENUE EXTERIOR

$32,500

$5,000

$3,000

IN-PERSON RECRUITMENT ENHANCEMENTS

•College Student Lunch and Learn

•Command Center

•Networking Suite

•Private Event Space Rental

• Private Interview Space Rental

$15,000

$5,000

ONLINE RECRUITMENT ENHANCEMENTS

•Interview Village (Digital)

•Interview Suite (Digital)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

•Stars & Stripes Networking Event

•VIP Green Room

STEM PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

•BEYA Pre-College Program

•Stars & Stripes Mentoring Program

ONSITE VENUE BRANDING

Baltimore

$25,000

$10,000

$32,500

$25,000

$20,000

•CCG Pre-College Program Resource Guide $15,000

•Pre-College Conference Bag

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE VISIBILITY

•BEYA Awards Ceremony

$10,000

$50,000

ADDITIONAL BRANDING OPPORTUNITIES

•HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast $32,500

•Registration

NETWORKING WITH CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

What better way to meet your objectives than in a low-pressure, relaxed environment?

Any one of these events give you access to the BEYA attendees. You can o er literature for download, engage attendees by video and text chat, or even give prizes and gifts. De ne your needs and we work to deliver.

BEYA WELCOME RECEPTION – $25,000

Join us in welcoming attendees to the conference. This kick-o event allows attendees to network and reconnect.

Sponsors receive:

•10 - Conference Registrations

•Welcome message at the event (Must con rm speaker by December 15)

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

SEMINAR ROOM BRANDING – $15,000

BEYA’s commitment to the digital twin experience (DTX) extends to the seminar rooms. Sponsoring one of the DTX seminar rooms o ers your organization a unique opportunity to have visibility and promote your brand in both in-person and online settings. Showcase your organization as an employer that promotes continuing education.

Sponsors receive:

•5 – Conference Registrations

AN EVENING WITH BEYA’S LEADING VOICES – $10,000

An Evening with BEYA’s Leading Voices represents the circle of dynamic opinion and editorial commentators from the US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine section live. Experts present thoughtprovoking, innovative concepts to mark the opening of the conference.

Sponsors receive:

•5 – Conference Registrations

•First rights of refusal on presenting a Tech Talk

•Welcome message at the event (Must con rm speaker by December 15)

•Recognition in the event program

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

•Branding in the DTX seminar room (online and in person)

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

CONNECTING WITH THE HBCU ENGINEERING DEANS

The 17 men and women who serve as deans of the ABET-accredited HBCU engineering schools are arguably the most important BEYA attendees. They graduate over 30 percent of the nation’s African-American engineers. Getting in front of this group is the gateway to ensuring that their programs are closely aligned with your needs.

HBCU ENGINEERING DEANS’ BREAKFAST – $32,500

The deans of the 17 ABET-accredited, historically Black college and university (HBCU) engineering programs host this signature recognition event in honor of the special recognition, student, and education leadership award recipients. Sponsors of this event signal the immense value and the importance of the deans’ work.

Sponsors receive:

•1 Priority Table at the HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast (10 seats)

•Two-minute executive-level speaking opportunity or one-minute video presentation (Must con rm speaker by December 15; Must submit remarks or video presentation by January 5)

•Recognition in the event program

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

•Full-page 4/C Advertisement in US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine

HBCU ENGINEERING DEANS’ ROUNDTABLE –

$5,000

This is a moderated panel discussion with HBCU engineering deans, whose schools produce over 30 percent of the nation’s Black engineers. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your recruiting relationships, learn about the progress of HBCU research programs and to nd out what’s new on their campuses.

Sponsors receive:

•3 – Conference Registrations

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

AMIE BOARD MEETING – $3,000

Each year, BEYA hosts one of the board meetings for the group Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE). AMIE members are an alliance of corporate, government, and academic leaders who gather to implement and support programs to attract, educate, and place students in STEM careers. Sponsors of this event showcase their organization as one that shares the mission and values of AMIE.

Sponsors receive:

•2 – Conference Registrations

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

RECRUITING ENHANCEMENTS

Now that you’ve secured your booth space you, may think you’re good to go. Yes, and no. Many recruiters have begun actively and passively recruiting long before the career fair opens using one or more of these tools. The o erings include in-person and video face-to-face meetings, brand visibility, and direct access.

In-Person Recruitment Enhancements

COLLEGE STUDENT LUNCH AND LEARN – $15,000

Students all need to take a break during the conference. Sponsor this event and you can host a group of 100-150 students for lunch with your recruiters where they can share important information with students who are interested in working for your organization.

Sponsors receive:

•5 – Conference Registrations

•Conference website recognition

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

COMMAND CENTER – $5,000

Need a place to organize your conference attendees and participation in-person? The command center is the perfect meeting space. Available to your organization on all three conference days, this meeting room can serve as the perfect central hub for your planning sta .

Sponsors receive:

•Event branding

•Event listing on schedule of events

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

Please note that the Networking Suite sponsorship price does not include food, beverage, AV, and internet. These additional items can be ordered as needed after con rming the sponsorship.

PRIVATE EVENT SPACE RENTAL – $5,000

Elevate your organization’s conference experience by hosting a private event with us! Our exible event space rental o ers a seamless solution for your exclusive gathering. Included in your rental are basic furniture and versatile room layouts. Our dedicated team will collaborate with you every step of the way, from booking your event to coordinating seamlessly with the venue. Make your event stand out and leave a lasting impression.

Please note that the Private Event Space Rental sponsorship price does not include food, beverage, AV, and internet. These additional items can be ordered as needed after con rming the sponsorship

PRIVATE INTERVIEW SPACE RENTAL –

$5,000

Please note that the Command Center sponsorship price does not include food, beverage, AV, and internet. These additional items can be ordered as needed after con rming the sponsorship.

NETWORKING SUITE – $5,000

Create an event that is uniquely branded for your needs. Reserve this opportunity early so all attendees are aware of the event when they register. This is an excellent way for you to gain exclusive access to the BEYA attendees. All networking suites are held in person on Friday night.

Looking for a quiet space to connect with top talent or hold con dential conversations? Our Private Interview Suites o er a dedicated room just steps away from the action. Available all three days of the conference, each suite includes a table, two chairs, and privacy for indepth discussions, interviews, or one-on-one meetings. These small-format rooms are ideal for employers, talent teams, and executives seeking a professional space to build relationships, evaluate candidates, or hold strategic conversations.

Please note that the Private Interview Space Rental sponsorship price does not include food, beverage, AV, and internet. These additional items can be ordered as needed after con rming the sponsorship.

RECRUITMENT ENHANCEMENTS

Online Recruitment Enhancements

INTERVIEW VILLAGE (DIGITAL) – $25,000

INTERVIEW SUITE (DIGITAL) – $10,000

The Interview Village is a highly visible but exclusive space on the BEYA DTX platform. The Interview Village is located o the busy exhibit oor. This allows employers to target high-value students and professional job candidates in a highly interactive setting at the conference. One unique feature of the Interview Village is the ability to pre-schedule candidates’ interviews weeks ahead of the conference and even after the STEM job fair closes. Another critical component is searching for all candidates whose resumes are on le and who can schedule interviews in real time. Without a doubt, the Interview Village is a must-have requirement to ensure that your hiring managers and key executives will make the best use of time and resources.

Village sponsorship package includes:

•Logo prominently displayed in Village

•Corporate video in Village

•Mailing list (names and emails of Village visitors)

•Branded suite

•Programming slot on the schedule of events for your activity

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

•10 – Digital Recruiter Access Passes

Suite sponsorship package includes:

•Branded suite

•Mailing list (names and emails of Suite visitors)

•Programming slot on the schedule of events for your activity

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

•10 – Digital Recruiter Access Passes

Interview Village and Interview Suite sponsors must have a digital exhibit booth. Digital exhibit booths are sold separately.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

BEYA boasts a community that is uncharacteristically broad.

The result is the birth of ideas leading to launched ventures; executive meetings leading to policy shifts, business connections, and new opportunities.

STARS & STRIPES NETWORKING EVENT - $32,500

This exclusive networking event brings together leaders and professionals from the STEM community for meaningful conversation and connection. Guests will have the opportunity to engage with peers, exchange ideas, and build relationships that inspire collaboration and innovation.

Sponsors receive:

• 10 Tickets to the Stars & Stripes Networking Event

• Welcome letter in the event program (Must be received by January 5)

VIP GREEN ROOM – $25,000

The Green Room is a VIP lounge, located directly behind the BEYA stage. This designated area, with exclusive access to award presenters, award recipients, performers, speakers, and other VIPs, when they are not required on the stage, is a hospitality suite. The atmosphere is formal. Light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails are o ered.

Sponsors receive:

•10 – Backstage Access Passes

• Event branding

• Recognition in the event program

• Event

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference

• Listing or attendee guide

•Full-page 4/C Advertisement in US Black Engineer & Information

• Full-page Technology magazine

• Listing

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

STEM PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT

Each year BEYA hosts over 2,000 middle and high school students to expose them to STEM careers.

Over 70 percent of these students are interested in pursuing STEM majors. We o er pre-college students opportunities to explore career options and requirements. We also give them tools to successfully matriculate into a college-level STEM program. Putting your brand in front of this group is essential.

BEYA PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM – $20,000

A program designed to inspire next-generation scientists, technologists, and engineers by exposing them to real-life STEM professionals. Workshop activities focus on STEM elds. Each year, this innovative event attracts more and more students who travel from states as far away as Michigan and North Carolina. It’s never too early to engage your future workforce. Get your message in front of them now to encourage them to stay the course and endear them to your brand.

Sponsors receive:

•5 – Conference Registrations

•Interactive learning display for Pre-College students

•Listing in virtual attendee or conference guide

•Brand inclusion in the BEYA Pre-College Suite in the Education and Discovery Center in STEM City USA

•Branding on Pre-College program materials

STARS & STRIPES MENTORING PROGRAM

– $20,000

CCG PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM RESOURCE GUIDE – $15,000

Bring your message to the pre-college students attending BEYA. The CCG Pre-College Program Resource Guide is used by students and parents to locate resources for transitioning from high school to college including information about colleges and scholarships. Customize your message by including elements like your logo, an advertisement, or information about your own pre-college e orts.

CCG PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM CONFERENCE BAG

– $10,000

Sponsor the conference bag for the students who participate in the pre-college program and get your brand in front of your future workforce. This group of BEYA attendees will take your message and brand into the community increasing your visibility and message reach.

Each year, over 400 students from DC and Virginia high schools are invited to take part in a four-hour mentoring program, which includes two hours of mentoring o ered by over 200 ag o cers from the military services. Students gain insight and advice on the path to STEM careers.

Sponsors receive:

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE VISIBILITY

The BEYA recognition events embody the achievement of excellence by highly driven employees who thrive in nurturing environments. Sponsors of recognition events align themselves with the values that create successful employees.

BEYA AWARDS CEREMONY – $50,000

The BEYA Awards Ceremony delivers citations of remarkable achievements, inspirational stories of triumph over adversities, music, visual enhancements, and unforgettable red-carpet moments. Sponsors of this event receive recognition viewed by an audience of industry leaders, college students, and executives from industry, government, and the military.

Sponsors receive:

•20 Priority Tickets to the BEYA Awards Ceremony

•Two-minute executive-level speaking opportunity or one-minute video presentation (Must con rm speaker by December 15; Must submit remarks or video presentation by January 5)

•Senior-level award presenter at the BEYA Awards Ceremony (Must con rm presenter by December 15)

•Recognition in the event program

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

•Recognition in the event program

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

•Full-page 4/C Advertisement in US Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine Deans’ Issue

STARS & STRIPES NETWORKING EVENT –

$32,500

Sponsors receive:

•10 Tickets to the Stars & Stripes Networking Event

•Welcome letter in the event program (Must be received by January 5)

•Recognition in the event program

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

•Full-page 4/C Advertisement in Service to Nation magazine

TECHNOLOGY RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

– $25,000

HBCU ENGINEERING DEANS’ BREAKFAST – $32,500

Sponsors receive:

•1 Priority Table at the HBCU Engineering Deans’ Breakfast (10 seats)

•Two-minute executive-level speaking opportunity or one-minute video presentation (Must con rm speaker by December 15; Must submit remarks or video presentation by January 5)

The Technology Recognition Luncheon recognizes the signi cant achievements of leaders in technology. Organizations recommend these individuals to receive this honor because of their proven accomplishments.

Sponsors receive:

•1 Priority Table at the Technology Recognition Luncheon (10 seats)

•Two-minute executive-level speaking opportunity or one-minute video presentation

(Must con rm speaker by December 15; Must submit remarks or video presentation by January 5)

•Recognition in the event program

•Event branding

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee

CONFERENCE VISIBILITY

CONFERENCE GIVEAWAY

$60,000 EXCLUSIVE; $20,000 CO-SPONSOR

Nearly every conference o ers a traditional tote bag as a giveaway. Collaborate with CCG to provide attendees an innovative giveaway item that showcases your products. Unleash your creativity and explore limitless opportunities to elevate your brand presence through unique giveaway solutions.

CONFERENCE BADGES AND LANYARDS – $25,000

Every BEYA attendee is required to wear a conference badge. What better place to display your logo? The attractive lanyard will certainly be used after the conference, giving your brand a reach well past the three-day conference.

REGISTRATION AREA – $25,000

As a gateway to valuable connections and cutting-edge insights, the registration area is a high-tra c zone that o ers prime visibility for your company. Elevate your brand recognition and leave a lasting impression among key decision-makers by becoming a sponsor of the conference registration area.

Sponsors receive:

•Logo inclusion on registration area branding

•Logo inclusion on registration touchscreens

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

VIRTUAL CONFERENCE GUIDE SPONSOR –

$15,000

The virtual conference guide is the go-to resource for attendees looking to navigate sessions, speakers, and special events throughout the conference. Accessible through the app and online, it helps guest plan their experience and stay informed in real time.

Sponsoring the virtual guide places your brand at the core of the attendee journey. From the opening page to daily check-ins, your company will be featured in one of the most consistently viewed tools throughout the event.

Sponsors receive:

•Logo placement on the cover of the virtual conference guide

•2-page spread advertisement in the conference guide

•Listing in the virtual conference guide

BEYA TV SPONSOR – $10,000

BEYA TV is the o cial media platform of the conference, o ering exclusive coverage and interviews throughout the event. From spotlighting award winners and special guests to sharing the day’s schedule, BEYA TV captures the energy and impact of the conference in real time.

Sponsoring BEYA TV allows your brand to be featured alongside powerful storytelling and memorable moments shared across onsite screens, the DTX platform, and in the conference hotel. It is a highly visible opportunity to align your company with the voices, faces, and stories, that de ne the conference experience.

Sponsors receive:

•Logo placement on BEYA TV

•Inclusion of sponsored advertisement on BEYA TV

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

CONFERENCE VISIBILITY

CONFERENCE MOBILE APP SPONSOR –

$10,000

Since the introduction of the conference app, we’ve seen usage increase by leaps and bounds year over year. Available at the start of the conference, it’s a great way to get your organization’s message in front of attendees.

Sponsors receive:

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

•Menu item on the app home page

•Logo inclusion on splash page

•2 – Mobile app banner advertisements

•3 – Mobile app push noti cations (one sent each day)

AWARDEE CONGRATULATIONS SPONSOR –

$5,000

Honor this year’s awardees in a meaningful way by sponsoring the digital space where family, friends, and colleagues can share congratulatory messages. This feature gives attendees the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of their peers with words of encouragement and recognition.

SOCIAL MEDIA WALL SPONSOR –

$5,000

Show up where the attendees are sharing, tagging, and connecting. The Social Media Wall features real-time posts from the conference and is embedded in the DTX platform and conference app. Sponsorship places your logo front and center on one of the most-viewed digital features of the event.

Sponsors receive:

•Logo placement on the Social Media Wall

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

Messages will be submitted through a custom webpage, and the nal gallery will be available for awardees and the community to view throughout and after the conference. It is a heartfelt and memorable way to highlight excellence and create lasting moments of celebration.

Sponsors receive:

•Conference co-branded congratulatory message submission and digital gallery pages

•Listing in the virtual conference or attendee guide

•Company logo included in emails delivering the congratulatory remarks to the awardees

BEYA STEM DTX TM CONFERENCE

BEYA PARTNERSHIP CONTRACT

PARTNERSHIP OPTIONS

EVENT TABLES/SEAT TICKET PRICES

(Block of 10):

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

1. Wire Transfers: Please

Account #: Contact receivables@ccgmag.com

Domestic Routing Number: 052001633 Bank Code: BOFAUS3N

4. Purchase Order: Payment to: Career Communications Group, Inc. 729 E Pratt Street, Suite 504; Baltimore, MD 21202

Purchase Order #: ___________________

Itemized Description: ___________________ Amount: ___________________

Submit approved PO with the signed partnership form.

CONDITIONS

PARTNERSHIP PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for your support and purchase of a BEYA Partnership package.We accept the following payment types: check, wire transfer, purchase order, and credit card. Complimentary registration codes included in each package will be distributed upon receipt of payment.

Thank you for your support and purchase of a BEYA Partnership package. We accept the following payment types: check, wire transfer, purchase order, and credit card. Complimentary registration codes included in each package will be distributed upon receipt of payment.

1. Wire Transfers: Please instruct your bank to include your company name and our invoice number(s) with your transfer to ensure accurate and timely application of your payment. Send remittance advice to ( nance@ccgmag.com). Payments must be made in USD. Bene ciary Bank: Bank of America

2. Bank Cards: We accept American Express, MasterCard, and Visa. Must include signature for payment and contract to be valid. Complete credit card information at the bottom of the partnership form.

3. Check Payments: Payments made to Career Communications Group, Inc. in USD. | Remittance Address: 729 E Pratt Street, Suite 504; Baltimore, MD 21202

1. Deadlines: Exhibitor agrees to adhere to all reasonable deadlines set by CCG in connection with the BEYA STEM Conference, including but not limited to deadlines for submission of Exhibitor information for use in promotion and production of the event. For example, such information may include company logo, web banners, organization description, award presenter, and speaker information. If the Exhibitor does not submit any element of the required information by the deadline, CCG reserves the right to exclude that element from the event.

2. Booth Assignment: CCG has sole discretion in the assignment or reassignment of booth space. Exhibitors may not reassign or sublet assigned exhibit space, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from CCG. Booth assignment is based on the level of spend, exhibit booth requirements, and other criteria deemed necessary to ensure the overall success of the conference.

3. Contract: This application, when accompanied by the required payment and accepted by CCG, constitutes a binding legal agreement. Acceptance of application is deemed to occur only when con rmed to Exhibitor.

3. Contract: This application, when accompanied by the required payment and accepted by CCG, constitutes a binding legal agreement.Acceptance of application is deemed to occur only

4. Cancellation: Exhibitor may not cancel this contract or reduce the amount of assigned exhibit space without written

4. Cancellation: Exhibitor may not cancel this contract or reduce the amount of assigned exhibit space without written noti cation to CCG. In the event of cancellation or reduction, Exhibitor shall be liable for an amount equal to 50% of the total fee. Any balance remaining from the total fee that has been paid by Exhibitor shall be refunded to Exhibitor by CCG. There are no cancellations or reductions of assigned exhibit space permitted after December 31, at which time Exhibitor shall remain liable for the total fee stated in this contract.

Exhibitor shall be liable for an amount equal to 50% of the total fee.Any balance remaining from the total fee that has been paid by Exhibitor shall be refunded to Exhibitor by CCG.There are no cancellations or reductions of assigned exhibit space permitted after December 31, at which time Exhibitor shall remain liable for the total fee stated in this contract. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to: Career Communications Group, Inc. 729 E. Pratt St., Suite 504, Baltimore, MD 21202

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to: Career Communications Group, Inc. 729 E. Pratt St., Suite 504, Baltimore, MD 21202

5. Agreement: By submitting this agreement with payment she has read and agrees to all Terms and Conditions as well as Rules and Regulations written or implied by this agreement.

5. Agreement: By submitting this agreement with payment information, the exhibiting company contact certi es that he/she has read and agrees to all Terms and Conditions as well as Rules and Regulations written or implied by this agreement.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Corporate Client Terms and Conditions

This Corporate Client Terms and Conditions (this “T&C”) sets forth the provisions pursuant to which you (“Client”, “Sponsor”, “you”, “your”) agree to register with Career Communications Group, Inc. (“CCG”, “us”, “we”, or “our”) to participate at one of our conference events held virtually online, at a physical venue, or in a digital twin experience environment (each, an “Event” and collectively, the “Events”). The Parties agree to all of the provisions set forth in (a) this T&C and (b) any supplemental terms or agreements applying to any Event (collectively, the “Corporate Client Terms and Conditions).

1.De nitions

(a) “Conference” means physical, virtual, or digital twin experience gathering under the brands of Waves of Change STEM Conference or Black Engineer of the Year Awards Conference.

(b) “Events” means scheduled seminars, lectures, job fairs, awards galas, and other scheduled gatherings organised by Career Communications Group or Agents for the bene t of Conference attendees.

2.Binding Agreement

By placing an order, the Sponsor (which is the entity placing the order for the Sponsorship whether it is the advertiser/sponsor of the product or service referred to in the Sponsorship Package) accepts and agrees to be bound by these terms in full.

3.Conference, Events, and Venues

The Conference and Events are for students, professionals, and corporations in STEM to come together for the purposes of networking, continuing education, recognition, and recruitment. Each Event will be held on the dates and times set forth in the Client Invoice and will be conducted as either a virtual event (each, a “Virtual Event”) located at a virtual venue or venues accessible online (each, a “Virtual Venue”), a physical event (each, a “Physical Event”) located at a physical venue or venues (each, a “Physical Venue”), or a digital twin experience event located in a venue accessible physically and virtually (“DTX Venue”), unless rescheduled due to matters beyond our control. Among other things, the date, time and location of each event (whether a physical, virtual, or digital twin experience) will be listed in the applicable conference guide as may subsequently otherwise be communicated by CCG to Client from time to time (including without limitation by electronic mail). For clarity, each “Event” as de ned in this T&C refers collectively to, and includes, all activities being promoted by Career Communications Group in connection with any of our Conferences (whether held by means of a physical, virtual, or digital twin experience venue), including without limitation all pre-conference and post-conference event activities in connection with such Conference or Event. For clarity, the physical, virtual, or digital twin experience events may be referred to collectively in this T&C as “Events”, and the physical, virtual, or digital twin experience venues may be referred to collectively in this T&C as the “Venues”.

4.Sponsorship Bene ts

Career Communications Group Inc. will provide Sponsor with Conference and Event related branding, Conference and Event promotion and scheduling according to speci cations of the Sponsorship Package as speci ed in your QuoteValet invoice. Branding may include (but not be limited to) banners, signage,

5.Meeting Rooms

collateral materials representation, branded materials seat-drop and branded meeting space as well as inclusion in advertising material used to promote the Conference. Sponsor may also be promoted via Career Communications Group publications and the Conference Website and the Conference guide (printed program). Such promotions

will be delivered at the sole discretion of CCG unless otherwise speci ed. Sponsor agrees to deliver its company logo and speaker information by the deadlines provided in order to be included in promotional initiatives.

If Sponsorship Package includes private meeting space, Host will provide Sponsor with branded meeting space. Additional specialty furniture, signage, food and beverage, and adjustments to space (other than relocation of space) will be arranged by the Sponsor, at the Sponsor’s expense.

6.Attendee List

Conference attendees have the right to opt out of identity disclosure to Sponsors. Those who do not opt out will be compiled on an Attendee List made available on a limited basis to Sponsors. If Sponsor has purchased the applicable Sponsorship Package, CCG will provide, at Sponsor’s request, a copy of the available attendee list within 3 days prior to the Conference to aid in its limited planning and promotion, related to this event only, to attendees. The attendee list will include name, title and company (as provided by the attendee) of individuals who have not opted out to share their information. Sponsor shall treat the attendee list as con dential and shall not share the list with any third parties. Sponsor shall not use the attendee list for purposes unrelated to the Conference.

7. Sponsorship Materials and Content

(a) Deadlines

Sponsorship Materials must be provided no later than the deadline speci ed by CCG and meet technical speci cations required.

(b) Standards

Sponsor represents and warrants to CCG that any landing page and/or destination site linked to or referred to from Sponsorship materials (“Sponsor’s Site”), or any collateral materials, promotional materials, publicity or information materials produced by Sponsor relative to the Conference will (a) be decent, honest and truthful, (b) comply with the provisions of any applicable law, regulation or code of practice, (c) not be libelous or obscene, (d) not infringe the rights of any person (including any person’s intellectual property rights); (e) not be prejudicial to the image or reputation of CCG or the Conference; (f) be free from viruses, adware, malware, and/or bit torrents, and (g) not cause an adverse e ect on the operation of the Conference Website.

We reserve the right to request Sponsor to amend any conference and/or sponsorship materials including online content, collateral materials, signage, handouts, giveaways and/or booth activities if not in the best interest of the Conference. If, after notice to Sponsor and consultation with Sponsor, any of the above materials are still determined at our sole discretion to be outside the best interest of the event, we have the right to veto materials.

8.Exhibit Space and Booths

If Sponsorship Package includes exhibit space and booth space, the following provisions apply:

(a) Space Assignment

We have the sole discretion in the assignment or reassignment of exhibit and booth space. You may not reassign or sublet assigned exhibit and booth space, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from CCG or our agents. Exhibit and booth assignments are based on the date of postmark, exhibit booth requirements, and other criteria deemed necessary to ensure the overall success of the annual conference.

(b) Deadlines

If we do not receive your required materials needed for the Event and a deadline for inclusion in the Event is missed, and this results in your organization not being included in the Event, we will not be liable to you in any manner, and we shall not be obligated to provide you with any refund for any such missed deadline or with any credit for any future Event and/or promotion.

The o cial Service Contractor will handle decorating, drapery, furniture rental, drayage, sign painting, and labor. Payment for services provided by the o cial Service Contractor is your responsibility. All services not ordered in advance must be procured through the Client Service Center. All labor requirements can be acquired from the o cial Service Contractor.

(d) Display Construction and Limitations

(i) Booth Construction

CCG must approve any canopies or ceilings over the exhibit booth area no later than 30 days prior to the exhibition.

(ii) Booth Signage and Decorations

Nothing can be posted on, tacked, nailed, screwed, or otherwise attached to columns, walls, oors, or other parts of the building, booth structures, or furniture. Balloons, stickers, and decals are not allowed in the building. Each exhibitor is entitled to a reasonable sight line from the aisle, regardless of the size of the exhibit.

(iii) Space Restrictions

Aisles and other spaces are not included in your exhibit and booth space. No booth should extend into this space. All displays, interviews, lectures, demonstrations, or other type of activity must be conducted inside your assigned space. Limited private interview space is available at an additional cost through our sales representatives.

(iv) Prize Drawings and Promotions

Please enquire about Prize Drawings and Promotions with your sales representative to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

(v) Sound

Exhibitors operating sound equipment will be expected to keep the sound at a reasonable volume. No sound e ects that carry to adjoining exhibit and booths space are permitted. Headsets with videos are acceptable. Showing of videos, slides, transparencies, opaque materials, etc. will only be permitted within the con nes of your exhibit and booth space.

(vi) Lighting Spotlights and oodlights must not interfere with, distract, or annoy others. Clip-on types are not allowed.

(vii) Safety

You must provide the necessary shielding or safety items to protect attendees, other exhibitors, and all others from equipment that is operable or from any other material, processes, or operations that might cause bodily harm.

(viii) Food

Please enquire with your sales representative about the availability of food service at your exhibit and booth space.

(e) Exhibit Hours, Installation and Dismantling

The hours during which the exposition will be open are outlined in the Exhibitor and Booth Manual. Dismantling may not occur before the dismantling hours speci ed. All freight must be removed from the exhibition oor by the speci ed time communicated by your sales representative. These hours are subject to change.

(f) Security Services

You acknowledge that any provided security services may not be comprehensive for your needs. You agree that we are under no obligation to provide security services and we make no representation whatsoever with respect to the security of the premises.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

9.Reimbursement of Cost

You are solely responsible for (a) obtaining all licenses, permits and approvals, and all tax identi cation numbers, under local, state or federal law which are applicable to your participation in each event, and (b) paying all taxes, license fees and other charges that may become due in connection with or related to your participation in each event. You must pay for all fees, expenses and costs incurred by us, including without limitation for all legal and collection services (including all reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by us in the process of collecting any past due.

10.Music Licensing

We maintain an ASCAP license for the public performance of music at all of our Conferences and Events. You agree not to permit any musical work protected by copyright to be performed unless it is covered by our ASCAP public performance license or you have obtained permission via the copyright owner or designee. You accept full and complete responsibility for the ful llment of all obligations under any agreement permitting the public performance or other use of any such musical work, or any failure to secure any such rights, including but not limited to, all obligations to obtain public performance rights and/or to accurately report data and to pay royalty fees in connection with any such works.

11.Our (CCG’s) Reserved Rights

We reserve the right to make such additional conditions, rules, and regulations as is deemed necessary to enhance the success of the conference, and to decline or prohibit any exhibit which, in its judgment, is not in keeping with the character of the conference, this reservation being all-inclusive as to persons, things, printed matter, products, and conduct.

12.Non-Liability

You, your agents, employees, and invitees acknowledge and agree that neither Career Communications Group Inc, nor its employees or contractors will be liable for any loss of or damage to your goods or properties.

13.Special Request

Any and all special requests such as a request for seeing-impaired or hearing-impaired interpreters at an event, must be delivered in writing to us no less than forty- ve (45) days prior to such Event.

14.Platform and Content

The platform through which each virtual and digital twin experience venue is provided to you is owned or licensed by Career Communications Group. We own all text, messages, comments, les, icons, images, tags, notes, links, photographs, audio, video and other content appearing on or otherwise provided through the Platform (collectively, “Content”), whether posted by us or any third party. However, any Content uploaded or otherwise provided by you for the purpose of participating in the Conference and Events (collectively, “Your Content”) shall be owned by you. You grant to use a non-exclusive, worldwide, non-transferable, non-assignable, royalty-free license to use Your Content to provide the services purchased in your Sponsorship Package. This license expires 30 days after the end of the Conference or Event.

15.Conference and Event Content

Content provided by Us or any of our third party licensors is protected by copyright, trademark and other laws of the United States and/or other jurisdictions. Other than for Your Content and third party trademarks appearing at any Event, you acknowledge and agree that (a) all right, title and interest (including without limitation all copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret and other intellectual property rights) in and to each Conference or Event (including without limitation all Content appearing in connection with such an Event) is owned by Career Communications Group Inc, and (b) you have no rights in and to any Conference, Event or the Platform other than for Your Content as expressly set forth in this T&C.

16.Conference and Event Trademarks and Branding “BEYA”, “BEYA STEM Conference”, “Women of Color STEM Conference”, “BEYA Stars and Stripes” are trademarks of Career Communications Group Inc. All other trademarks referenced on the platform or at an in-person conference or event or otherwise in connection with any conference or event are the property of their respective owners. You hereby grant Us the right and license to copy, modify, exhibit, display and generally to use Your trademarks, logos, brands and names as needed in order to carry out the services as outlined in your Sponsorship Package. If you have not provided to us, in a timely fashion, your required branding (i.e., business name and logo) for an upcoming Conference or Event, you authorize (but does not obligate) us to copy and use your branding from previous Conferences/Events or branding found on your website(s) and use such branding in connection with the exhibition and/or promotion. If we do not so use your logo or other branding in connection with the conference or event, you shall not receive any refund for fees paid or payable in connection with such decision.

17. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability CLIENT’S PARTICIPATION IN EACH EVENT AND USE OF ANY OF OUR PROUCTS/SERVICES IS “AS IS”, “AS AVAILABLE”, AND AT CLIENT’S SOLE RISK. NONE OF CCG’S PARTIES SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY, OBLIGATION OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CLIENT, ANY OF ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE ALLEGED TO HAVE HAPPENED OR WHICH HAS HAPPENED, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, RELATED TO CLIENT’S PARTICIPATION IN ANY EVENT OR USE OF ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS/SERVICES. NONE OF THE CCG PARTIES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THEFT, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO ANY OF CLIENT’S EQUIPMENT, BELONGINGS OR OTHER PROPERTY (OR ANY EQUIPMENT, BELONGINGS OR OTHER PROPERTY OF ANY OF CLIENT’S REPRESENTATIVES), AND NONE OF THE CCG PARTIES MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, GUARANTEE OR PROMISE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING OR RELATING TO ANY EVENT, PRODUCT/SERVICE, OR OTHERWISE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SAFETY OR SUCCESS OF ANY EVENT OR PRODUCT/SERVICE. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS T&C OR ANY OTHER PART OF THE CLIENT AGREEMENTS, IN NO EVENT SHALL CCG OR ANY OF THE OTHER CCG PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND/OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR OTHERWISE RELATED TO ANY SUCH PARTY’S INVOLVEMENT IN AN EVENT OR EVENTS OR OTHERWISE ANY SUCH PARTY’S INVOLVEMENT WITH CLIENT OR ANY OF THE OTHER CCG PARTIES. THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF CCG AND THE OTHER CGG PARTIES COLLECTIVELY, AND CLIENT’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DAMAGES, IS LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF (A) ONE-HALF (½) OF THE AGGREGATE CLIENT FEES PAID TO MANAGER BY CLIENT FOR THE PARTICULAR EVENT, PRODUCT OR SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH THE CLAIM FOR SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED, OR (B) ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000). AS SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION 23 MAY NOT APPLY TO CLIENT.

18.Notice

All communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be sent by postal mail to Customer Service at Career Communications Group, Inc., 729 E. Pratt Street, Suite 504, Baltimore, Md 21202, with a copy by email to: wecare@ccgmag.com, and to Client using the contact information provided in the Client Contract; provided however, that during an Event, such communications may be delivered by hand to an authorized representative of Client or Manager, as the case may be.

19.Force Majeure

The failure or delay of CCG in its performance of any of its obligations under this T&C and/or any other portion of the Client Agreements, including without limitation CCG’s holding of any Event or Events for which Client has already paid Fees, shall be excused (and CCG shall not be deemed to have breached this T&C or any of the other Client Agreements) if such failure or delay is a result of any of the following: (a) any act or omission of Client or any person acting on Client’s behalf, including without limitation Client’s or any such person’s failure to perform (or cause to be performed) any of Client’s obligations to CCG, (b) the unavailability of any Venue, or (c) any Force Majeure Event. A “Force Majeure Event” means any event which prevents or delays the performance by CCG of any of its obligations under this T&C and/or any other portion of the Client Agreements in whole or in part, whether by reason of any (i) act of God, (ii) ood, re, earthquake, or like natural disaster, (iii) war, invasion, hostilities (whether war is declared or not), terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil disturbance or unrest, civil commotion, acts of public enemies, public agitation, or sabotage, (iv) epidemics or pandemics (including without limitation circumstances arising from the Covid-19 pandemic that make such CCG’s performance under this T&C or any other portion of the Client Agreements commercially impracticable, even if such circumstances might be deemed to be foreseeable), (v) widespread Internet, communications or electrical outages, (vi) actions, embargoes or blockades, (vii) acts or orders of government or authorities, rules and regulations, or any delay or abandonment due to any order of any court of applicable jurisdiction, (viii) national or regional emergency, (ix) strikes, labor stoppages, lock-outs, slowdowns or other industrial disturbances, and (x) any other cause beyond the reasonable control of CCG.

20.Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Each party hereto consents to having all disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement being resolved within the geographic boundaries of the State of Maryland, whether such resolution takes the form of litigation or some alternative dispute resolution format. In the event litigation is properly initiated, each of the parties hereto agrees that they may be sued in the state or federal courts of the State of Maryland and consents to the jurisdiction of such courts in any such action. If any action related to or arising out of this Agreement is brought in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland or is removed to such court from a state court, both parties hereby waive any right they may have to obtain a change of venue to any other federal court. It is the intent of the parties hereto that all questions with respect to the construction of this Agreement and the rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the parties shall be determined in accordance with the applicable provisions of the laws of the State of Maryland, including the applicable statute of limitations, exclusive of its con ict of law rules.

21.Indemni cation

Each party hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from any loss, liability, costs, or damages arising from actual or threatened claims or causes of action (hereinafter, the “Claims”) resulting from the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of such party or its respective o cers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, members, or participants (as applicable), provided that with respect to o cers, directors, employees, and agents, such individuals are acting within the scope of their employment or agency, as applicable. In the event Claims are asserted against either party, each party agrees to provide written notice within ten (10) working days of the existence of such Claims to the other party. Moreover, both parties agree to cooperate and coordinate in the defense of such claims so as to avoid unnecessary expense and fees. The parties further agree that their liability for attorney fees incurred by the other party in the defense of any Claims shall be limited to those reasonable fees necessary for the defense of the party.

22.Severability

If any provision of this T&C shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court nds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

23.Amendment

We may amend this Agreement from time to time by posting an amended version at its Website and sending Customer written notice thereof.

24. Waiver

Neither party will be deemed to have waived any of its rights under this Agreement by lapse of time or by any statement or representation other than by an authorized representative in an explicit written waiver. No waiver of a breach of this Agreement will constitute a waiver of any other breach of this Agreement.

25.Entire Agreement

This Agreement is the complete agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and replaces any prior oral or written communications between the parties. There are no conditions, understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, which are not speci ed herein.